welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality
2
: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of
welcomes danger
welcomer
noun
—used to express a greeting to a guest or newcomer upon arrival
1
: received gladly into one's presence or companionship
was always welcome in their home
2
: giving pleasure : received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need
a welcome relief
3
: willingly permitted or admitted
He was welcome to come and go …—
William Thackeray
William Thackeray4
—used in the phrase you're welcome as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcomely
adverb
welcomeness
noun
1
: a greeting or reception usually upon arrival
a warm welcome
2
: the state of being welcome
overstayed their welcome
Examples of welcome in a Sentence
Verb
She welcomed the students into her home.
We welcome you to the show.
He's a bright student who welcomes a challenge.
Adjective
That will be a welcome change.
He was a welcome sight.
Noun
He was given a hero's welcome when he returned home after winning the race.
offered a warm welcome to the stranger
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands’ main LGBTQI+ organization, COC, welcomed Jetten’s appointment.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Spurs, meanwhile, welcome Aston Villa, who have already won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this season and eliminated the north London side from last season’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stage, on Saturday evening.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
One welcome characteristic of this new application, particularly for those easily confused by digital technology, is its intuitive ease of use.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.
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Verb
Guests are warmly welcomed to use the ground-floor areas as working-from-home spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
The Netherlands’ main LGBTQI+ organization, COC, welcomed Jetten’s appointment.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Interjection
Carlos Estévez received his Kansas City welcome last season.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Spurs, meanwhile, welcome Aston Villa, who have already won at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this season and eliminated the north London side from last season’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stage, on Saturday evening.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Personalized butler service and a bottle of welcome champagne may not make or break your experience, but some luxury amenities can be worth the splurge.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
One welcome characteristic of this new application, particularly for those easily confused by digital technology, is its intuitive ease of use.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 19 Feb. 2026
Good morning and welcome to Fox News' morning newsletter, Fox News First.
—FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Welcome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/welcome. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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welcome
1 of 4 interjection
wel·come
ˈwel-kəm 
—used to greet a guest or newcomer upon arrival
welcome
2 of 4 verb
welcomed; welcoming
1
: to greet in a warm and friendly manner
2
: to receive or accept with pleasure
welcomes a challenge
welcomer
noun
welcome
3 of 4 adjective1
: received gladly
a welcome visitor
2
: giving pleasure : pleasing
welcome news
3
: willingly permitted to do, have, or enjoy something
anyone is welcome to use the pool
4
—used in the phrase "You're welcome" as a reply to an expression of thanks
welcome
4 of 4 noun
: a friendly greeting or reception
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